Recuperem València card surpasses 34 million free journeys
Valencian regional government says its free Recuperem València pass, aimed at those worst affected by the 2024 DANA floods, has recorded more than 34 million journeys. Leer
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Scotland studies extending Caledonian Sleeper to mainland Europe
The Scottish Government has set up a working group to assess extending the Caledonian Sleeper overnight train from London to continental Europe. For now, only feasibility will be considered. Leer
Belgium approves the liberalisation of domestic passenger rail services
Belgium’s Council of Ministers has approved a strategy to open domestic passenger rail services to competition once SNCB’s current public service contract expires in 2032. Leer
200 km/h testing begins on the Évora-Elvas line
Infraestruturas de Portugal launches dynamic testing at 200 km/h on the new Évora–Elvas line, the country’s first railway engineered for a maximum speed of 250 km/h. Leer
Pablo Vázquez, Renfe chairman from 2014 to 2016, dies
Pablo Vázquez Vega, who led state operator Renfe between 2014 and 2016 under Ana Pastor at the Ministry of Development, has died aged 60. Leer
Renfe tenders overhaul of high-speed train connectivity
On-board connectivity across Renfe’s high-speed fleet is set for a major upgrade under a contract to fully renew the system, combining LTE, 5G and satellite links. Leer
Person on the tracks disrupts Madrid–Levante high-speed line for over an hour
A trespasser near the Chamartín–Atocha high-speed tunnel forced a 90-minute suspension of traffic on the Madrid–Levante line this morning. Leer
Spain approves expansion of Embajadores and Laguna stations
This morning, the Spanish Council of Ministers has approved €44.29m for upgrading Embajadores and Laguna stations on Madrid’s high-demand C-5 commuter line, enabling longer trains. Leer
Madrid is planning a branch line on Metro Line 1 to extend it to Madrid Nuevo Norte
Plans for the metro to reach Madrid Nuevo Norte have been revised for the third time. To ensure that Pinar de Chamartín is not left without Line 1, the Community of Madrid has opted to build a branch line. Leer
TACRC compels Renfe to rethink its bus subsidiary
Spain’s central public procurement appeals body has upheld challenges to Renfe’s tender to secure a partner for a road-based Alternative Transport Plans subsidiary, forcing a full reset of the scheme. Leer
Italo acquires 26 Velaro MS trainsets from Siemens, with option for 14 more
Private Italian operator Italo has signed for 26 Siemens Velaro MS high-speed trainsets, plus an option for 14 more, to enter the German market. It will compete with DB on high-speed and long-distance services. Leer
Worker dies at Renfe’s maintenance depot in Villaverde
A contractor employee has died and two colleagues were injured this midday at Renfe's Villaverde depot after a component, possibly bogie-related, came loose. Leer
Renfe to rerun leaked commercial operators OPE test on 25 July
Renfe will rerun part of its recruitment tests after evidence emerged of leaked questions, following State Legal Service advice to safeguard fairness and transparency in the selection process. Leer
Stadler obtains type approval for the EURO6000 in Belgium
Stadler’s Valencia-built EURO6000 has been authorised for operation in Belgium, enabling a single locomotive to haul freight services seamlessly between Barcelona and Antwerp. Leer
Madrid metro train “loses guidance” out of service
Line 10 of Madrid Metro was suspended for six hours between Plaza de Castilla and Chamartín after a wheelset guidance failure on an empty train, with no derailment confirmed on July 8th. Leer
Paris Metro withdraws MP 73 fleet after more than 50 years in service
After 52 years in traffic, RATP has withdrawn the veteran MP 73 rubber-tyred trains. They are replaced on Line 6 by cascaded MP 89 units from Line 4. Leer
Madrid authorises construction works for Mar de Cristal-Valdebebas metro section
The Madrid regional government has approved tendering for the Mar de Cristal–Airport T4–Valdebebas section of Line 11, amid criticism over its alignment. Leer
Alstom says it did not commit to delivering series 452 in June
Following controversy over missing the June delivery of the first Series 452 units, Alstom argues it never committed to delivery, only to completing manufacture. Leer